Atoms and Chemical Bonds
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What are the monomers for proteins?

  • Amino acids (correct)
  • Monosaccharides
  • Fatty acids
  • Nucleotides

    • Which biomolecule is primarily involved in energy storage and making up cell membranes?

  • Proteins
  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates

    • Which of the following correctly fills in the blanks in the sentence: 'Glucose molecules are to _____________________ as _____________________ are to proteins.'

  • Lipids; cholesterol
  • Amino acids; monosaccharides
  • Nucleic acids; fatty acids
  • Carbohydrates; amino acids (correct)

    • What term describes the building blocks of organic macromolecules?

    <p>Monomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biomolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

    <p>Nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason behind the polarization of a water molecule?

    <p>The oxygen nucleus pulls the negative electrons away from the hydrogen nuclei.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of water as a solvent?

    <p>Water facilitates the conduction of electricity through dissolved ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does water exist as a solid?

    <p>At and below 0°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecules are hydrophilic?

    <p>Molecules that can dissolve in water easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding Van der Waals forces in relation to water?

    <p>They are responsible for water tension and solubility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary monomer of carbohydrates?

    <p>Monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes a polymer?

    <p>A long molecule made of many similar repeating units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond links amino acids together in proteins?

    <p>Peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT considered a carbohydrate?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

    <p>They provide short-term energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to large organic molecules that are critical for living cells?

    <p>Biomolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description accurately explains the function of proteins?

    <p>They regulate chemical reactions and provide structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simplest sugar among the following options?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest structure of matter that retains all properties of a chemical element?

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particles are found within the nucleus of an atom?

    <p>Protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of bond results from the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ionic bonds, what are negative ions called?

    <p>Anions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is referred to as the 'king of covalent bonds' due to its ability to form multiple bonds?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the electron determines the mass of an atom?

    <p>Protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond is a weak electrical attraction involving a partially positive hydrogen atom?

    <p>Hydrogen bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid is primarily involved in making up cell membranes?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do saturated and unsaturated fatty acids differ chemically?

    <p>Saturated fatty acids have two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon, while unsaturated have one or fewer at some carbons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of enzymes in proteins?

    <p>To facilitate chemical reactions by fitting with substrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What components make up a nucleotide?

    <p>Phosphate group, 5-carbon sugar, and nitrogenous base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

    <p>To store long-term genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances does not dissolve in water?

    <p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bonding is primarily responsible for the tertiary structure of a protein?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atoms

    • The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of a chemical element.
    • Composed of three subatomic particles:
      • Protons (positively charged)
      • Neutrons (no charge)
      • Electrons (negatively charged)
    • Protons and neutrons reside in the nucleus of the atom, contributing to its mass.
    • Electrons orbit the nucleus in shells.

    Chemical Bonds

    • Lasting attractions between atoms that enable the formation of molecules.
    • Ionic bonds form when one atom completely transfers electrons to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract.
      • Ions are atoms with an uneven number of electrons, resulting in a positive (cation) or negative (anion) charge.
    • Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
    • Hydrogen bonds are weak electrical attractions between a partially positive hydrogen atom and a partially negative atom in a polar molecule.

    Ionic Bonds

    • Form by the complete transfer of electrons between atoms, resulting in oppositely charged ions (cations and anions) that attract each other.
    • Example: Salt (NaCl): Sodium (Na) donates an electron to Chlorine (Cl), creating Na+ (cation) and Cl- (anion) which then bond together.

    Covalent Bonds

    • Involve the sharing of electrons between two atoms.
    • Valence electrons, found in the outermost shell of an atom, are involved in covalent bonding.
    • Elements aim to achieve a stable configuration of 8 valence electrons.
    • Carbon is essential for forming covalent bonds due to its four valence electrons, allowing it to form up to four bonds with other atoms.
    • Nitrogen and Oxygen also readily form covalent bonds due to their high electronegativity (attraction for electrons).

    Water

    • A molecule formed by a covalent bond between oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.
    • Oxygen's high electronegativity creates a polar covalent bond, resulting in a polar molecule.
    • Dipole: Water has a slightly negative charge on the oxygen end and a slightly positive charge on the hydrogen end due to this polarity.

    Water and Solutions

    • Solution: A liquid mixture containing dissolved molecules (solute) in a solvent (water).
    • Solvent: Water acts as a solvent, dissolving various molecules.
    • Solute: Molecules that dissolve in a solvent.
    • Electrolytes: Dissolved ions that make a solution conductive.
    • Hydrophilic: Water-loving molecules that easily dissolve in water.
    • Hydrophobic: Water-repelling molecules that do not mix with water.

    States of Matter (Water)

    • Solid (Ice): Water molecules form a stable network of hydrogen bonds at and below 0°C, creating a crystal structure.
    • Liquid (Fluid Water): Water bonds constantly break and re-form between 0°C and 100°C.
    • Gas (Water Vapor): Water boils at 100°C, converting into water vapor.

    Organic Compounds

    • Study of carbon-based molecules.
    • Carbon typically forms four covalent bonds (valence e- = 4) due to its four valence electrons, allowing it to form complex structures.

    Biomolecules (Macromolecules)

    • Large organic molecules crucial for living cells.
    • Polymer: A long molecule composed of many small, similar repeating units (monomers) linked by covalent bonds.
    • Monomer: The basic building blocks of a polymer.

    Carbohydrates

    • Monomer: Simple sugars (monosaccharides)
    • Function:
      • Provide energy (glucose, starch)
      • Structural components in plant cell walls (cellulose)
    • Examples:
      • Starch
      • Glycogen
      • Polysaccharides

    Proteins

    • Monomer: Amino acids
    • Function:
      • Regulate chemical reactions (enzymes)
      • Structural components of cells
      • Diverse roles in cellular function.
    • Examples:
      • Hemoglobin
      • Enzymes
      • Collagen

    Protein Structure

    • Primary structure: A linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
    • Secondary structure: Folding patterns (alpha-helix or beta-sheet) formed through hydrogen bonds.
    • Tertiary structure: Three-dimensional conformation achieved through interactions between amino acid side chains.
    • Quaternary structure: Arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) in a protein complex.

    Protein Structure = Function

    • Proteins with structural roles are often elongated and cable-like.
    • Enzymes are globular, with specific 3-D shapes that fit precisely with their target molecules (substrates), facilitating chemical reactions.
    • Changes in the amino acid sequence can alter a protein's shape and function.

    Lipids (Triglycerols)

    • Monomer: Glycerol and fatty acids
    • Function:
      • Energy storage
      • Hormones
      • Cell membrane components
    • Examples
      • Triacylglycerol
      • Cholesterol

    Lipids – Fatty Acids

    • Contain hydrocarbon chains (chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms), giving them distinct properties:
      • Saturated Fats: Two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon in the chain.
      • Unsaturated Fats: Contain at least one carbon with only one attached hydrogen atom, resulting in a double bond between these carbons.

    Plasma Membrane

    • The barrier separating the cell from its external environment.
    • Composed of two layers of phospholipids.
    • Phospholipids:
      • Molecules with both a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) tail.

    Nucleic Acids

    • Monomer: Nucleotides (ATGCU)
    • Function:
      • Store and transmit genetic information
    • Examples:
      • DNA
      • RNA

    Nucleotides

    • Consist of three components:
      • Nitrogenous Base: Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil (RNA only).
      • 5-Carbon Sugar: Pentose sugar.
      • Phosphate Group: PO4

    DNA

    • The primary carrier of genetic information in living organisms.
    • Stores genetic information long-term in a stable and easily copied form.

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